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A study comparing the effect of Thiamidol cream and triple combination therapy in reducing pigmentation among Melasma patients

Efficacy of topical isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol (thiamidol) compared to triple combination therapy in patients with melasma a prospective study - Nil

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098427
Enrollment
68
Registered
2025-12-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L814- Other melanin hyperpigmentation Health Condition 2: L818- Other specified disorders of pigmentation Health Condition 3: L818- Other specified disorders of pigmentation

Interventions

Intervention1: Topical Thiamidol: Topical Thiamidol is applied once daily for 12 weeks Clinical assessment will be done after every session of the treatment at 4weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks using MODIFIED

Sponsors

Dr Bandreddy Peranti
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All females and males with Melasma aged above18 years Patients who are not on any other treatment for Melasma for past 1 month and patients who are advised to stop treatment for 1month Patients unresponsive to regular topical agents

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergy or sensitivity to Thiamidol Active skin conditions or infections like eczema, dermatitis in the treatment area Recent laser or light based therapies Pregnancy and lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy of topical Thiamidol compared to triple combination therapy in patients with Melasma. Reduction in mMASI score indicating improvement in melasma severityTimepoint: Clinical assessment was performed using the Modified Melasma Area and Severity Index mMASI at baseline 4 weeks 8 weeks and 12 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary outcomes included the evaluation of side effects and patient tolerance to each therapy Timepoint: Clinical assessment was performed using the Modified Melasma Area and Severity Index mMASI at baseline 4 weeks 8 weeks and 12 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bandreddy Peranti

Department of DVL ASRAM Hospital

niruluckee@gmail.com9553164588

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026